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It will no longer be possible to keep primates as household pets in environments that fail to provide for their needs
Guidance and legislation covering pet welfare and animal cruelty.
New measures aim to reduce dog attacks on livestock
Export of livestock for slaughter and fattening will be banned under new legislation.
New measures will close existing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous breeders and traders
Laws and regulations protecting farm animals at shows and markets, including the suitability of pens, cages or hutches
Wildlife protection - find out if you need a licence to kill, disturb or move animals, birds or fish
The amendment, which will be tabled in Parliament today will crack down on animal torture content online.
If you’re responsible for a farm animal you must make sure that you care for it properly.
Transposition of European Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes
Action reinforces UK’s commitment to delivering better animal welfare standards both at home and abroad.
New law will create a new specific offence for dog and cat abduction
Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
How to manage the burial of animal remains to prevent or limit groundwater pollution.
Animal welfare to be enhanced with launch of the Animal Sentience Committee and consultation on penalty notices
New legislation on primates as pets introduced today.
How to solve a pest problem with foxes, moles and mink using traps, snares and other methods.
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